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BMW while the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.

NHTSA campaign 25V-857 · Reported December 11, 2025 · 36,922 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW X3
VEHICLES AFFECTED
36,922
REMEDY
The steering system software will be updated, free of charge, either over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the drag power assist system. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.

WHY IT MATTERS

Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash.

WHAT TO DO

The steering system software will be updated, free of charge, either over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 25V-857.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2025–2026BMW X3

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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